Graphic Packaging to acquire Metro Packaging & Imaging

Graphic Packaging International has agreed to acquire the converting assets of Metro Packaging & Imaging, a printed folding carton producer primarily servicing the food and away-from-home end markets.

Latest acquisition is expected to be completed this week

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, Metro Packaging has sheet-fed and web press capabilities. It is the latest acquisition by Graphic Packaging, following that of Mexico’s G-Box, WG Anderson in the US and Australia’s Colorpak. This latest acquisition is expected to be completed later this week.     

Michael Doss, Graphic Packaging president and CEO, said: ‘The acquisition is a continuation of our unwavering commitment to develop the best supply chain in the industry. Metro Packaging is strategically situated near key northeast customers and supports our vertically-integrated model.  We look forward to welcoming Armand deTorres, president and CEO of Metro Packaging, and his outstanding leadership team to Graphic Packaging.’